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Intervertebral disc
A broad disk of fibrocartilage situated between adjacent vertebrae of the spinal column.
Intervertebral foramen
A lateral passage between two adjacent vertebrae, through which the spinal nerve and blood…
Intestinal translocation
Movement of bacteria from the gut into the bloodstream. Risks of this occurring are…
Intra-alveolar pressure
The pressure within the alveoli of the lungs. SYN: alveolar pressure; intrapulmonary pressure.
Intrathecal
Literally, within a sheath. In anesthesia, refers to the subarachnoid space; within either the…
Intrathecal space
Below the arachnoid mater. In anesthesia, refers to spinal anesthetic injections into the cerebrospinal…
Intravascular access catheters
Peripheral venous access catheter: ? to 1 inch long for typical short stay IV…
Intrinsic oscillator
A functional area of the brainstem involved in the control of ventilation. This control…